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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Bambataa cracks Balboa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bambataa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bambataa wants to clinch up but Balboa keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Bambataa gets caught napping as Balboa dives in and scores a takedown. Bambataa manages to retain guard.
Balboa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Balboa preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa stops Bambataa from standing up.
Balboa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bambataa is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balboa prevents Bambataa from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Balboa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bambataa wants to stand but Balboa is controlling the position.
Balboa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bambataa's head.
Bambataa keeping moving, preventing Balboa from controlling successfully.
Balboa 's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Balboa swats away the attempt to clinch by Bambataa.
Bambataa looks to score with a jab to the body but Balboa is just out of range.
Balboa shoots in looking for a takedown but Bambataa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Balboa 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Balboa shoots in looking for a takedown. Bambataa tries to sprawl out of it but Balboa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bambataa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bambataa shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Balboa clinches with his opponent.
Bambataa being controlled against the cage.#TD#
Bambataa successfully pulls guard.
#T3##SU2#
Balboa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Balboa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Balboa .
Bambataa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Balboa circles away.
Bambataa cracks a nice hook into Balboa 's ribs.
Bambataa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bambataa fails with a takedown attempt.
Balboa wants to counter with a clinch but Bambataa pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Afrika Bambataa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Balboa clinches. #TD2#
Balboa has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bambataa clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bambataa tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Bambataa trying to get back to his feet but Balboa is in full control for now.
Bambataa trying to control the hands but Balboa won't let him.
We've been informed that Balboa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bambataa is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Bambataa defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Balboa 's arms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balboa keeps control of the position as Bambataa tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Balboa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Balboa throws a head kick that half lands.
Bambataa tries to clinch up but Balboa circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Balboa clinches with his opponent.
Balboa can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Balboa successfully pulls guard.
Bambataa trying to control the position from guard on top but Balboa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balboa is looking to stand up but Bambataa isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa pulls Bambataa in close to prevent any damage.
Bambataa wants to control from the top but Balboa keeps moving. #T1#
Bambataa is really struggling to control Balboa but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bambataa working some strikes from top position.
Balboa wants to sweep here but Bambataa controlling him for the moment.
Balboa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Balboa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bambataa throws a big counter combination but Balboa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Balboa is breathing heavily.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD#
Bambataa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Balboa sprawls well initially but Bambataa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Balboa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Bambataa is looking for a kimura here.
Balboa is refusing to be controlled, as Bambataa sits in half guard. #T3#
Bambataa working over Balboa with some ground and pound. Balboa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Bambataa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Balboa is just riding it out for now. Bambataa eventually gives up the hold.
Balboa keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bambataa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Balboa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bambataa pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bambataa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Afrika Bambataa will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Bambataa shoots and misses #CL2#
and Balboa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Balboa .
Balboa stops a takedown attempt from Bambataa.
#TD2#
Balboa jumps guard and drags Bambataa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bambataa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balboa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Balboa working for a triangle but Bambataa defends it easily.
Bambataa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balboa is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Balboa working for a triangle but Bambataa defends it easily.
#T1#
Bambataa trying to control but Balboa is working from the bottom.
Apollo Balboa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Balboa has momentary wrist control but Bambataa slips an elbow through the middle.
Bambataa being controlled here momentarily.
Balboa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bambataa is one step ahead there. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bambataa looking to sit in guard and control but Balboa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Balboa stands and steps away. Bambataa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bambataa tries to clinch but Balboa moves out of range.
Bambataa throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Balboa moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Balboa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Balboa scores with a takedown into Bambataa's guard.
Balboa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3##SUB#
Bambataa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Balboa 's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU2#
Balboa stands and steps away. Bambataa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Apollo Balboa seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Bambataa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Balboa manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T4##TD2#
Balboa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bambataa's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Bambataa manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balboa tries to score a body lock takedown but Bambataa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short body shot lands from Bambataa as the two fighters clinch.
Bambataa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Balboa avoids it.
Bambataa wants to break free but Balboa has control.
Balboa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bambataa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bambataa can't break the clinch.
Bambataa wants to stall.
#BC2#
Balboa breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Apollo Balboa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Balboa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apollo Balboa !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Tanagul circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tanagul counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Balboa moves into range and clinches up with Tanagul.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tanagul - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Balboa as Tanagul tries to tie him up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Tanagul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tanagul dives in and scores a takedown into Balboa 's guard.#ES#
Balboa manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Tanagul wants the takedown. Balboa is fighting it off but Tanagul persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Balboa 's guard against the cage.#ES#
Balboa is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tanagul presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Balboa gets through Tanagul's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tanagul drops down looking for an ankle pick but Balboa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Balboa tries to clinch there but Tanagul circles away.
Tanagul jabs Balboa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa shoots in for a takedown but Tanagul shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tanagul looks for a takedown but Balboa sprawls well.
Balboa shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Balboa gets the takedown into side control.
Balboa trying to control the position but Tanagul is working away. #T2#
Balboa in side control, just content to control the action for now.
You can see the frustration on Tanagul's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tanagul tries to buck Balboa off but Balboa is having none of it.
Balboa controls the position.
Tanagul really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Balboa . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Balboa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tanagul defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Balboa . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balboa shoots in looking for a takedown but Tanagul manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Balboa 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Balboa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Balboa is breathing heavily.
Tanagul tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4##SU#
Balboa has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Balboa shoots for a double leg takedown but Tanagul sprawls well. He's pushed Balboa 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Balboa is defended easily by Tanagul.#TD2#
Tanagul looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Balboa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tanagul is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Apollo Balboa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tanagul.
Tanagul throws a push kick but Balboa slaps the foot to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tanagul.
Tanagul avoids the head kick by Balboa .
Tanagul lands with a nice combination. Balboa backs away looking to recover.
Balboa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tanagul shoots in looking for a takedown. Balboa tries to sprawl out of it but Tanagul keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Balboa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Balboa .
#T1#
Tanagul is trying hard to land a takedown here. Balboa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Balboa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tanagul's waist but Tanagul gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Balboa off to one side.
Tanagul comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tanagul with a jab.
Balboa scores with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tanagul throws a wild body kick that Balboa sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Tanagul drives through and clinches with Balboa against the cage.
Tanagul pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tanagul is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2#
Balboa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tanagul fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Balboa . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balboa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tanagul can pounce on him.
Apollo Balboa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balboa stuffs the takedown.
Balboa looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Balboa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Tanagul. No joy for Balboa on that attempt.
Apollo Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Balboa misses the target.
Tanagul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tanagul thows a body kick. Balboa tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T3#
Balboa lands with a kick to the temple. Tanagul shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Tanagul pushes Balboa up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Tanagul breaks from the clinch.
Tanagul shoots in for a double leg but Balboa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Balboa clinches. #BC#
Balboa breaks the clinch.
Balboa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Balboa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joe Tanagul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tanagul lands a two punch combo.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tanagul or perhaps it was just good defense by Balboa , which made it look bad. #T4##TD#
Balboa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Tanagul has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Balboa is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balboa effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Tanagul breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Tanagul gets tackled into the cage by Balboa . Balboa maintains the clinch.
Tanagul tries to break the clinch but Balboa is controlling the position.
Balboa is trying to pull guard but Tanagul has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Tanagul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Balboa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tanagul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Balboa throws a sloppy head kick and Tanagul moves out of range easily.
Tanagul is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tanagul misses with a two punch combination.
Balboa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tanagul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Balboa tries to clinch up but Tanagul circles away and keeps his distance.
Tanagul misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tanagul shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Balboa 's guard.#ES#
Balboa pushes Tanagul off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1##CL2#
Tanagul moves into the clinch.#BC#
Balboa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tanagul moves out of range of the body kick.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tanagul but Tanagul pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Tanagul fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Balboa sprawls well initially but Tanagul persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Balboa has one foot on Tanagul's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanagul darts in looking for a takedown but Balboa gets double underhooks and turns Tanagul into the cage. #T2#
A head kick misses from Balboa .
Tanagul tries for a takedown but Balboa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Apollo Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Tanagul.
Balboa misses with a body kick.
And Tanagul responds with a good body kick, but Balboa manages to step out the way in time.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tanagul shoots in looking for a takedown but Balboa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tanagul's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tanagul!
Balboa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tanagul sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Balboa somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tanagul! But no joy.
Tanagul looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Balboa is fending him off so far but Tanagul persists. Nope, Balboa circles away and we're back to standing.
Balboa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
Balboa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tanagul sprawls well. Tanagul wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Balboa gets slowly back to his feet.
Balboa avoids the head kick by Tanagul.
#CL#
Balboa has closed the distance and engaged Tanagul in a clinch.
Balboa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tanagul is trying to break free.
Tanagul is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tanagul fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Balboa lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tanagul is trying to maintain the position but Balboa is very close to passing his half guard.
Balboa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tanagul keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SU#
Balboa postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Tanagul to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Apollo Balboa .
I think Balboa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Apollo Balboa !
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